Lakes & Dams · Heber Springs, AR
Greers Ferry Lake water level — live
Current elevation, release status at Greers Ferry Dam, and the tailwater on Little Red River, straight from the dam's own satellite telemetry. Last reported 42 minutes ago
Lake elevation
457.55 ft
That is 4.49 ft below conservation pool (462.04 ft). The pool has fallen 0.18 ft over the last 48 hours.
Greers Ferry Dam
Not generating
No release under way at last report. Conditions can change without warning.
Tailwater
269.10 ft
Stage immediately below the dam on Little Red River.
Pool elevation, last 48 hours
Range: 457.51–457.76 ft · 89 satellite reports
Is Greers Ferry Dam generating right now?
No. As of the last satellite report (reported 42 minutes ago), Greers Ferry Dam is not generating. Tailwater levels below the dam should be at or near minimum flow, but conditions can change with no warning — always confirm before wading.
Planned generation is projected a day ahead by the Southwestern Power Administration, but the schedule can change hour to hour. GaugeKeep shows what the dam is actually doing, decoded from its live telemetry — with megawatt output and turbine flow available on the Guide plan.
About Greers Ferry Lake
Greers Ferry Lake sits on the Little Red River at Heber Springs, Arkansas. Below the dam, generation decides everything for trout anglers: when the turbines run, the Little Red rises fast and wading water disappears.
This page is watched by trout anglers, boaters, dock owners, and swimmers at Sandy Beach and Dam Site parks. Below the dam is the Little Red River trout tailwater, home of a former world-record brown trout.
Greers Ferry Lake area: Heber Springs, Greers Ferry, Fairfield Bay, Quitman, Clinton, Searcy. Whether you keep a boat at the marina, own a dock, guide the tailwater, or farm downstream, this is the same live telemetry the dam itself reports.
Frequently asked
What is the water level at Greers Ferry Lake today?
Greers Ferry Lake is at 457.55 ft (reported 42 minutes ago). That is 4.49 ft below conservation pool (462.04 ft). The pool has fallen 0.18 ft over the last 48 hours.
Is Greers Ferry Dam generating or releasing water right now?
No. As of the last satellite report (reported 42 minutes ago), Greers Ferry Dam is not generating. Tailwater levels below the dam should be at or near minimum flow, but conditions can change with no warning — always confirm before wading.
What is the normal (conservation) pool for Greers Ferry Lake?
Conservation pool is 462.04 ft and the top of flood pool is 487.00 ft, per the USACE Little Rock District. Between those elevations, the lake is storing flood water that the Corps will release downstream over time.
How current is this data?
GaugeKeep reads the dam’s own GOES satellite telemetry — the same feed the Corps of Engineers uses — and updates within minutes of each transmission, typically every 15 minutes to 1 hour per station.
How do I get an alert when Greers Ferry Lake hits a certain level?
Create a free GaugeKeep account, track Greers Ferry Dam, and set a threshold on pool or tailwater elevation. We email you the moment a report crosses your line — before you tow the boat or step in the river.
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Data: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers GOES satellite telemetry, decoded by GaugeKeep. Pool bands: USACE Little Rock District. Not a substitute for official navigation or safety guidance; conditions below dams change without warning.